Struck-by in Construction
Struck-by incidents remain a leading cause of preventable injuries on construction sites, posing a significant risk to your crew's daily well-being. By implementing proactive site management and clear communication, you can effectively minimize these hazards and foster a culture of safety in your workplace.
About 67% of related real accidents concentrate in these types.
Key prevention
- Establish clearly marked exclusion zones around heavy machinery and overhead lifting operations to keep unauthorized personnel at a safe distance.
- Require all workers to wear high-visibility apparel to ensure they remain easily identifiable to equipment operators at all times.
- Conduct regular inspections of all rigging, slings, and hoisting equipment to ensure tools are in good working order before use.
- Implement a strict 'line-of-sight' communication protocol between ground personnel and equipment operators to prevent accidental contact.
- Secure all materials, tools, and equipment stored at heights to prevent them from falling and striking workers below.
Related accident cases
An employee was fatally struck by a vehicle while on duty, classified as a workplace traffic accident.
During work, a floor collapse resulted in one employee fatality and two injuries.
A construction worker was injured due to a trench collapse during related construction activities.
An employee died after falling from the 3rd floor of a building during work. The incident occurred in a civil engineering, construction, or plant work area with insufficient details.
A worker died after falling during a house extension project. The fall was attributed to the worker's own actions.
An employee died after being struck by a flying object during work. Details regarding the specific task, work area, and cause are limited.
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